Lil red drag truck

[mcdub13]

I have not decided whether i wanna go full blown drag truck or nasty street truck but do to the chassis provided being junk i have decided to build my very first tube chassis. Please give me any tips ud like since this is my first one and i wanna learn. So far i have some of the base chassis done and the roll cage done. Im thinking it will be getting a turbo small block for powertrain. Let me know what you think !

[John Pol]

Looks good so far the tubbing that you are using is to big for that scale. Get some #222 solid rod from Evergreen or your hobby shop that's the size you need to be in scale. Keep up the good work thou.

John Pol

[mcdub13]

Thanks for the info i just looked them up and mine is almost double that size. Ill decide whether i want to restart with the right stuf or not. Maybe ill finish this with what i have and do another project later with the right stuff.

[John Pol]

hoping your not taking it the wrong way just giving advise and it does look good

[mcdub13]

No man i appreciate it . Thats why i posted it so i could get some feedback. This is all a learning curve for me im used to just building box stock models with some small mods nothing like this. So keep it coming.

[John Pol]

I`m 57 years old and still learning

[Hondo]

Nice start so far, Mike.

Check this out.......

http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/conversions.htm

Helpful size conversion chart.

[mcdub13]

That does help thanks. As of right now my chassis would have been fabbed with 3 inch tube lol

[mcdub13]

So i decided since i hate to waste anything ill be continuing on with what i got . This will be a learning experience for next time. I do have a question what glue are you using as of now im using testors and jconceepts ca glue i had laying around from racing.

[John Pol]

I use super glue or Plastruct glue

[Truck parts]

Thank's for the charts

[mcdub13]

Hopefully i can get some update pics up i have my rear section formed and drive shaft loops done. After that ill finished the cage and start motor mockup for my turbo setup

[mcdub13]

With my crazy work schedule i only got a small amount of work done but here it is .

[mcdub13]

So i finally got some more work done on this slowly but surely. Heres some pics of that. I also have added some stance pics tell me what u guys think go raked or lift the front more like a street truck?

[tooltas]

if is a race only rake it if I was me I would rake it. its look mean that way

[1 bad55 stan]

i like the second shot,,,

[mcdub13]

At first i liked the second shot but now everyone is leaning me towards the rake. This project kinda got outta hand at first i just wanted a fat tired street truck next thing i no it full tube chassis

[mcdub13]

And btw this is a tough truck to tub because the bedsides are sigle walled so where the flare ends is it far as u can go.

[LunaticRick]

Cool build so far, I like it...........

[DodgeAddict]

Come on Mike! Let's get a move on The suspense is killing me!!!!

[Slammed1]

Will be watching this build with much anticipation as I am rounding up pieces myself for a few 1:18 diecast builds using Warlocks or Red Express trucks. My plan is a prostreet style raced,an offroad desert racer and maybe a neat hauler for one of my many Mopars on a trailer. Wished there was a fleetside bed option for us 1/18 builders.

[mcdub13]

Thanks guys glad u like it. Bad news is i hacked off the rear bars to redo them they were to short . But i made a little more progress i have started fabbing in my four link. I hope to have the roller done by tonight so i can start working on the rest of the truck.

[mcdub13]

Heres the four link finished up im pretty happy with it for my first time the front struts are drying as i type this i hope to have the roller done tonight

[mcdub13]

Well guys here she is the finished product of my frame build. This is the finalized stance. I did trim off the strut posts since these pics with some plate over them. I also put in my front cross brace that runs under the engine. Next step drivetrain mockup then ill move into the interior . Once im done with that it will be build time. Instead of the lil red paint job im considering sublime lime with a shadow hood since thats my favorite color. I hope ur enjoying my build .

[1 bad55 stan]

That is looking sweet Mike,some really nice fab work.I'll be watching your progress..